Interaction and Court Martial between Cushing and Lewis
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Interaction and Court Martial between Cushing and Lewis
Description
Encloses letter to Major Cushing to the President. Requests Cushing's presence at Fort Washington with General Wilkinson, then explains Cushing's respite from this order until he could receive certain papers and vouchers. Refers to an affair with Captain Lewis, resulting in a court martial. Reports Cushing's desire to remain without leaving Captain Lewis in his state.
year created
1798
month created
07
day created
02
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
John Adams
James McHenry
General Wilkinson
Major Cushing
Captain Lewis
Captain Mitchell
notable location
War Department
Fort Washington
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Trenton
document number
1798070200001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | KFQ20 (4 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |